First Nations Wellbeing Clinician - headspace
headspace provides free, confidential support to young people aged ***** who are experiencing mental health, emotional, physical health, drug and alcohol or vocational challenges.
Our centres are youth-friendly, inclusive and designed to help young people access the right support, at the right time.
headspace Capalaba is seeking an experienced First Nations Wellbeing Clinician to join our multidisciplinary team.
In this role, you'll provide culturally safe, youth-focused assessment, support, and intervention for young people experiencing mild to moderate social and emotional wellbeing challenges.
You'll also play an active role in community engagement, health promotion, and early intervention initiatives designed to strengthen wellbeing across the local First Nations community.
This is a fixed term position until December ****.
Why Join WMQ's headspace Team?
Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care.
Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions.
Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life; we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being.
Career development – Structured induction, mentorship, and professional growth pathways.
Free and Secure Car Parking – Employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.
Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing.
Perks and Benefits – Enjoy discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, travel and so much more.
Recognition Programs – If you thrive in an environment where we value recognition and reward employees for achievements, we acknowledge it.
Career Advancement Opportunities – We provide ample career advancement opportunities at WMQ, offering diverse pathways for growth and professional development.
Your Role as First Nations Wellbeing Clinician
Deliver person-centred and contemporary youth-focused, culturally inclusive wellbeing services to support the First Nations community by:
Assessment of customer mental health needs and formulation of relevant support plans.
Delivery of both individual counselling and group programmes.
Delivery of high-quality evidence-based intervention and advice, ensuring family-inclusive practice that gives voice, choice and active involvement to young people, their families, friends and support networks.
Delivery of community initiatives aligned with health promotion, mental health early intervention strategies and First Nations community engagement, including delivery of events, programmes and community development activities.
What We're Looking For
Tertiary qualification in a relevant Allied Health field such as Psychology, Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Counselling.
Current registration with the relevant professional body.
Demonstrated ability and experience in the provision of counselling and case management of young people presenting with varied physical and mental health issues.
Identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and is accepted by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.
Strong understanding of First Nations cultures, protocols and contemporary issues.
Proven experience in First Nations engagement and supporting community-informed initiatives.
Demonstrated ability and proficiency in timely receipting, appropriate documentation and accurate record-keeping in computerised programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in establishing and maintaining rapport with staff, young people and their families and carers.
Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.
Ability to prioritise and manage an individual caseload while meeting service and young people's needs.
A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have
Mental Health Accreditation for Social Workers and Occupational Therapists or evidence of actively working towards the same.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy).
Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.
Current driver's licence and willingness to travel for work.
This is an Identified position.
WMQL considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act QLD ****.
About Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ)
Wesley Mission Queensland is a leading not-for-profit provider of health and community services.
With over a century of service, we support people across all life stages with aged care, disability support, mental health services and community outreach.
Our values – Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment, and Respect – guide everything we do.
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand united in an equal and inclusive future.
We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Join a team that values you and the difference you make every day.
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Please note: you will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy.
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